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FG55 CFJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,195 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation both rear lamps

emissions erratic

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear lamps full of water

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,622 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,166 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FG55 CFJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 CFJ registered?

FG55 CFJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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